Are you a fan of classic literature and/or “weird fiction”? Head to this site, which talks extensively about H.P. Lovecraft, who during his lifetime wrote what was then known as “weird fiction” (and today is “science fiction/fantasy/horror.” Today is Lovecraft’s birthday – he was born Aug. 20, 1890, in Providence, R.I. – so honor the writer by checking out this Web site.

Number to Know

23: Number grand slam Lou Gehrig hit on this date in 1938, a record that still stands.

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